If you're getting lactobacillus & acetobacter in your starters there is a major problem with your sanitation practice.
If there's lactobacillus &/or acetobacter in the starter wort you're decanting off then there is lactobacillus &/or acetobacter in the yeast you left behind. If you pitch this...
Got a $50 refund on my damaged 18 gal. kettle. Seller handled the claim through Fed-Ex. and kept me up to date on the progress through e-mails. They gave me the choice whether to file a total loss or partial loss claim. Choose partial because the kettle is still very usable. So I'm happy with...
Are you using a bottling spigot? I was having a similar problem a couple years ago. Finally figured out that I had an infection hiding where the 2 pieces of the bottling spigot are pressed together. Started taking the spigot completely apart (running the spigot under hot water helps) before...
Update on my damaged kettle. Seller requested some pics and is filing a claim with Fed Ex. They been prompt in responding to e-mails and are trying to right the situation.
The 18 gallon kettle is built heavier steel than my 44qt. Bayou Classics kettle. The handles are spot welded on. I just not quite happy with condition of it. Demensions from the ebay add are:
Interior diameter: 17 1/2"
Interior Depth to top edge: 17 3/4"
Exterior Diameter excluding...
For those of you who bought these pots. What kind of condition were they in? Just received an 18 gallon and its beat to crap. Two big dents near the bottom of the pot. Handle was broken completely off of the lid. Sent an e-mail to the seller, now waiting their reply.
I used KreamyX one time in a chocolate stout. I followed the instructions and used the whole 7oz. in 5 gallons. Result was way overcarbed, probably in the 3 to a bit over 3 volumes range. Don't think I'd go over 5oz fo r2/5 volumes.
Jeff,
I haven't used Golden Promise yet. Have a 70 schilling recipe that I've made a couple of times w/ CM pale and figured I'd try it w/ scotish malt. May be a Wee Heavy on the horizon too. I'm up for a swap if you want to try some.